Record #: "550"
"Hi;
I just wonder if any crew's from the 732nd Squad remember
flying supplies in to Calastres on Sept.28,1945 for
Pattons Army,then getting fogged in so we sat around all
night befor going back to England,and of course the
missing cognac. All for now. "
Submitted by:
"Neil Creer"
"Howell", "Mi" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"02/03/04"
Record #: "549"
"I am attempting to find information on the 733rd Bomb
Squadron while stationed in the United Kingdom during World
War 11. My father was in that unit and is deceased, he died
in 1983. He lived in Springfield, Ohio when he enlisted.
His name was Lawrence E. Austin. If you have any info on
this group, please contact me. Thank you and God Bless all
you Veterans."
Submitted by:
"Sherian Spencer" ("Sheri")
"Springfield", "OH" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"02/02/04"
Record #: "548"
" TO GEN. JIM STEWART AND WALTER MATHU THE BEST ACTOR"
Submitted by:
" SGT. STEVE PRZYBYLKO" ("SGT. BILKO")
"BRISTOL", "CT" "USA"
"02/01/04"
Record #: "547"
"I am looking for information on Msgt John H Shaner who flew
on 'Spirit of Notre Dame'. Any info much appreciated. Many
Thanks."
Submitted by:
"Tony Jeckells"
"Norwich", "UK"
E-Mail Me
"01/30/04"
Record #: "546"
"My grandfather was Clifford A. Petersen-- - he was a
pilot/co-pilot on many planes during this time. He was
assigned to the 732 Bomber Squadron, 453 Bomb Group(old
Buckingham), Seconed Air Division,Eighth Air Foprce. He
flew 35 bomb missions. Iknow he flew in a the b-24
Liborator. It would be great to get any more information on
my grandfather. He just passed away on 01/23/04 at the age
of 80 - - he was so proud of his history with the armed
forces. Any info you can share with me would be so greatly
appreciated. I am just trying to get some more
information. Thank you very much. Sheila"
Submitted by:
"Sheila Esposito-Philpot"
"Windham", "ME" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"01/28/04"
Record #: "545"
"Hello!
Is a good site!
Here is a good search site:
www.crashplace.de
This is a new German Website-Database.
You can search the crash-town,the Crashday.
You can write crashes in the 2.War into the Database.
Thanks
Greeting
Matthias
-Webmaster-"
Submitted by:
"Matthias"
"German"
E-Mail Me
My Web Site
"01/20/04"
Record #: "544"
"Hi and a happy new year to you all;Let me introduce myself
and give a short potted history.My name is James Clarey and
I was born in the village of New Buckenham on the 18th
January 1971,my parents moved to Old Buckenham soon after
and I spent my early months being pushed around the former
base of the 453rd in my pram,skipping several years I grew
up and joined the ROYAL AIR FORCE seeing service in Kosovo
and more recently last year taking part in Operation Iraqi
Freedom.About 12 years ago I met a very interesting
gentleman at a carboot sale,I was selling amongst other
things my treasured WWII USAAF Flak Vest(Iwas raising a
deposit to put down on a house)when this person came up and
started to talk about his time on Old Buck airfield during
the war.His name was Pat Ramm,a name I'm sure many of you
are familier with as your 453rd BG English contact,we
became very good friends as we are to this day.Last year on
my return from the Gulf War after being injured,Pat asked
me if I would do the great honour of laying the 453rd BG
wreath at Madingley cemetary on Memorial with his wife
Agnes this I readily agreed to.I felt it a great honour and
priviledge to take part in a ceremony that remembers the
sacrifices made by young Americans during WWII a fact that
many people seem to forget.Pat and I have many long talks
about the 453rd BG,he seems to pull names and stories out
of mid-air,John Tangora,Joe Miele,Eino Alve and Herb
Bradley,aircraft names,"Shack Rabbit","Flak Hack","Squee-
Gee","Sleepy Time Gal",he makes them all come alive again.
we often wander over the old airfield,Pat pointing out
where long gone dispersals once were,where battle scarred
Liberators once stood and where young men once took off to
do battle with the Luftwaffe and the European weather!.The
453rd may have long since flown back to the States but the
memory lives on.Pat and I talked about his memories
recently and he's loaned me a vast amount of photographs
and archive material charting the wartime experiences of
453rd members,this I'm turning into a book that focuses on
the lives of the guys who lived,fought and in some cases
paid the ultimate price for our freedom.To this end if any
of you former 453rd guys have any stories,anecdotes about
your time at Old Buck I would love to hear from you,aircrew
and ground crew alike.I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards
Jim Clarey "
Submitted by:
"James Clarey" ("Jim")
"England,UK"
E-Mail Me
"01/11/04"
Record #: "543"
"Thank you all who risked their lives. Your generation is
one that all can learn from and one that will not be
forgotten. I am sorry that I never had a chance to meet my
uncle, Leo Poladian(453rd BGH), as he was killed during a
mission over Germany. My father Andy Poladian has taught
me a great deal about his brother and the brave men who
fought at his side. Thank you all once again.
sincerly, Ken Poladian"
Submitted by:
"Ken Poladian"
"Dearborn", "USA"
E-Mail Me
"01/08/04"
Record #: "542"
"My dad served in the 810 Air Services Squadron and was
stationed at Old Bukinham Field. His name is Fred Gromer.
He lost an eye in car accident prior to war but was
accepted becasue of technical training. Would love to hear
from anyone who remembers him."
Submitted by:
"Jory Gromer"
"Guthrie", "OK" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"12/30/03"
Record #: "541"
"I am signing this guestbook in honor of my father-in-law,
Dante Morroni, ball gunner on the Erwin Crew, 453rd Bomber
Group 735th Squadron. Dante passed away on 12/2/2003 at the
age of 90. He was very proud to have served his country. On
the day the B24 Liberator Bronze Memorial was place at the
Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Co, my father-in-law
gave his bomber jacket to my son who was 15 at the time. It
was a very warm day but my son wore that jacket all day
without taking it off once. We have a B24-J model hanging
from our family room ceiling made for my father-in-law by
Eddie Hart.
Thank you for allowing me to sign your book.
Andrea"
Submitted by:
"Andrea R. Morroni"
"Littleton", "Co" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"12/26/03"
Record #: "540"
"How can I get a copy of "The Liberator Men of Old Buck"?"
Submitted by:
"Rick"
"USA"
E-Mail Me
"12/13/03"
Record #: "539"
"My grandfather's brother flew in the 453rd/732nd. His
name was Pershing Beechy. Did anyone know him? If you
did, I would love to hear from you."
Submitted by:
"Rick"
"USA"
E-Mail Me
"12/13/03"
Record #: "538"
"America and the world was saved by the courage and
commitment of the young men who in 1941-1945 who put their
lives at risk to fight for right and freedom over
tyranny. I am proud that my father E.D. Miller was one of
those who flew B24s with the 453rd Bomb Grp of the 8th Air
Force. God bless America and may we keep the knowledge of
their service and sacrifices alive for future Americans."
Submitted by:
"Dennis Miller"
"Mesa", "AZ" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"12/09/03"
Record #: "537"
"My father, Charles Cleary, was a B-24 pilot with the 453rd
734th squadron from mid-'44 to ? mid-'45. Never spoke much
about it. Would be interested to know if there is anyone
out there that knew him at Old Buckenham..."
Submitted by:
"Cleary, Jeff"
"severna park", "md" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"11/17/03"
Record #: "536"
"
At site #76 Debbie Day father who was on the plane Lonesome Polecat, that was in the 453BG and 734thBS which had the serial # 4129249 is the same bomber I believe that my dad was the waist gunner on. My dad was staff sargent
Francis E. Mattingly. Debbie Day's e-mail was defective
and if she can reach me or anyone else that has information, Lonesome Polecat please contact me at Mag264@webtv.net"
Submitted by:
"Tom Mattingly"
"Owensboro", "Ky" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"11/12/03"
Record #: "535"
"I acquired leather A-2 flight jackets for research,
preserved, collection and display. Currently also planning
a archive...If you are still in posession of your jacket,
I would be interested in hearing from you.
popsex@stormloader.com
"
Submitted by:
"kirk"
E-Mail Me
"11/03/03"
Record #: "534"
"I am researching US citizens who enlisted in the RCAF prior
to Pearl Harbor.
Any names/information would be appreciated.
Contact: wpf13@hotmail.com"
Submitted by:
"Wally P. Fydenchuk"
",", "," "USA"
E-Mail Me
"10/22/03"
Record #: "533"
"My uncle was a first lieutenant with the 453rd bomber
squadron,323rd Bomber Group. His plane was shot
down/crashed on April 11, 1944. My mother has never had
full details about his death or crash and I wonder if
anyone out there has any info on this matter.
Thanks
Janet
e-mail me"
Submitted by:
"Janet Wilcox" (" ")
"Duxbury", "MA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"10/18/03"
Record #: "532"
"Just found out that my father was with the 453rd. Name
Clarence Keltner was a staff seargant. trying to find out
what information that I can about him."
Submitted by:
"gary keltner"
"caldwell", "id" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"10/15/03"
Record #: "484"
"YOU HAVE A GREAT SITE ! ALVIN ARTHUR KEMPSON,WW1 BUCK
SGT.,FOUGHT IN FRANCE DURATION OF THE WAR. ALVIN COIL
KEMPSON,82nd AIRBORNE,RETIRED SGT.MAJOR,FOUGHT WW2 GERMANY.
ALVIN ARTHUR KEMPSON JR. USSN RETIRED CHIEF PETTY OFFICER,
WAS ABOARD THE USS LEYTEE. LUTHER LEE KEMPSON, USAF RETIRED
STAFF SGT.,WAS STATION AT DENANG AIRBASE AND OTHER PLACES.
MAYBE SOMEONE READING THIS KNEW SOME OF THEM. IN HONOR OF
MY FATHER AND BROTHERS AND AMERICA, GOD BLESS AMERICA AND
IT'S FIGHTING MEN OF FREEDOM !!
SUBMITTED BY THURSTON K.KEMPSON"
Submitted by:
"THURSTON KEMPSON" ("KLINK")
"NORLINA", "NC" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"10/09/03"
Record #: "531"
"B-24 Pilot with 735th Sqdn. Aircraft name "SQUEE-GEE"."
Submitted by:
"William H. Norris, Col. USAF (ret)" ("Bill")
"Albuquerque", "NM" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"09/27/03"
Record #: "530"
"My uncle (Raymond C. Gibbons) was a gunner with the 453rd,
on Faulkner's Crew..."Paper Doll" & "Dolly's Sister. Got
interested in tracking down some of this history, my Aunt
tries to keep in touch with several of the remamining crew.
Looking forward to visiting the site as I am an old bomber
pilot myself...retired in 1986 - flew EC-47s and B-52s in
Southeast Aisa - 185 combat missions....nothing like what
the men of the 453rd did though...thanks for the site, hope
to find more info - keep up the great work..
Bill Gibbons....."
Submitted by:
"BILL GIBBONS" ("WILD BILL")
"SEGUIN", "TX" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"09/27/03"
Record #: "529"
"I was a gunner on Dave Templeton crew in 732nd Sqd. Flew
some of our missions in Haa-Zee. When 453rd was de-
activated at Ft.DixAB a Group of us tran. to MATS and flew
on C-47s. Any of you people remember this write to me.
"
Submitted by:
"Kenneth Ferland" ("Ken")
"Bangor", "Me" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"09/09/03"
Record #: "528"
"Hello, I served with the 453rd Bomb Group, 733rd Bomb
Squadron from early June 1944 to Dec. 1944. We flew 35
missions, and remarkably, no one received a Purple Heart. I
am trying to locate some members of the crew who I hope may
be still living. Lt. Norman Peterson, Navigator, Denmark,
WI; T/Sgt Max Ransom, Logan Ut; S/Sgt. Jack Barfield, Top
Turret Gunner,Cairo, GA.
The only one still living, with whom I still communicate is
Lt. Mike Spezzano, Westerly, RI. Passed on are Lt. Robert
Parks, Pilot, Murraysville, Pa; S/Sgt. Joseph Delate, Tail
gunner, Trenton, NJ. S/Sgt. Joseph Ippolito, NYC, Nose
Gunner; S/Sgt. Warren Fay, NYC, Waist Gunner. Thank you
for allowing me to post this, and hopefully it will achieve
positive results. "
Submitted by:
"Leonard V. Glover" ("Sparks")
"Trenton", "NJ" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"09/07/03"
Record #: "527"
"Excellent!! I realy appreciate your effort. Keep it up."
Submitted by:
"vannylin.com"
"los fedos", "ca" "usa"
"09/06/03"
Record #: "526"
"Well, you really impress me. Its comforting and refreshing to know there are still people in this world that give a damn!"
Submitted by:
"iva_vm.co.uk"
"london", "ln" "uk"
"09/03/03"
Record #: "525"
"I just thought I add to your book. Good content worthy of a revisit. Great Site Thanx "
Submitted by:
"kryger.com"
"nekervile", "tx" "usa"
"09/02/03"
Record #: "524"
"I hope you are having a great day. I just thought I add to your book. Good content worthy of a revisit. Thanks Great Site "
Submitted by:
"dundera.com"
"Livingston", "nc" "usa"
"09/02/03"
Record #: "522"
"Was flight engineer for "Jughead" and stationed at Old Buc
from April to September 1944. This is the same B-24
referenced in Steve Mullany's entries at #70, #159, #166,
#175. Pilot was Seevers, Co-pilot Gleason, Navigator
Jones, Bombardier Lankford, Nose Gunner Levine, Left Waist
gunner Jeselnik, right waste gunner Fahey, Tail Gunner
Clarke, Flight Engineer Russell, Radio Operator Mullany.
Have remained in touch with Fahey, Mullany and Gleason.
Would love any information relating to any crew members -
especially Leonard Levine who was last known to be in the
New York City area. "
Submitted by:
"Jones R. Russell"
"Bolivar", "TN" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"08/31/03"
Record #: "521"
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Submitted by:
"senata.com"
"Fox lake", "nj" "usa"
"08/30/03"
Record #: "520"
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"allera.com"
"Houston", "tx" "usa"
"08/29/03"
Record #: "519"
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Submitted by:
"jbennet.com"
"new york", "ny" "usa"
"08/28/03"
Record #: "518"
"Am looking for any information about my father's B-24
crew. He is TSgt Peter Ceritelli, and he was a radio
operator.
His discharge papers have a note about Air Offensive
Europe, Normandy, Northern France, Po Valley, and
Rhineland.
I have the names Donald Bishop, Alfonse Buslovich, Horace
Baskin, Alexander Yavorsky, Jimmie Allison, Charlie
Gabrou, Baylor B. Wise, F. P. Rogers, Arthur P. Childs,
and Robert Jurgens.
I'm pretty sure my Dad flew with the 453rd because he told
us that Jimmy Stewart was a commander. I've just learned
that BG Stewart was also a commander in the 445th BG, so I
will also check there.
Thank you for your service and for your help!
-MJCH
"
Submitted by:
"Marianne Ceritelli" ("Marianne")
"Sierra Vista", "AZ" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"08/17/03"
Record #: "517"
"Looking for info on my grandmother's brother: Jack T.
Myers Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces 13134490 735th
Bomber Squadron, 453rd Bomber Group FOB -- March 27, 1944.
Any info would be appreciated!
"
Submitted by:
"D Dzikowski"
"Erie", "PA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"08/15/03"
Record #: "516"
"It would be my privelige to fly any 8th Airforce flyers
over their former "dromes",should they be on holiday in U.K
between August and October 2003, I have access to C150 and
PA28R(Arrow) I can be contacted on +44-7768-538863 or +44-
1293-528194 or Email as above. "
Submitted by:
"Vanden Bowley"
"Gatwick", "U.K"
E-Mail Me
"08/11/03"
Record #: "515"
"I was assigned to write a poem for an English class last
year and choose to write on my grandfather's flying
exploits in the 8th Air Force in WWII. This poem is
written in his honor and to commemorate the courage,
dedication, and sacrifices of the men and women of the
Mighty Eighth. I hope others will read this and feel of
the spirit and commitment of these brave men. (Note;
though many trials and sacrifices were made by my
grandfather and his crew, the latter portion of the poem
depicts a crash and evasion which is fictional).
My Grandpa in World War II
By Morgan Miller
Listen my children and you shall hear,
Of my Grandpa’s action in his younger years.
The world was all crazy, keeping bullies at bay,
So young and spirited, he joined in the fray,
Pilot training taught him to fight from on high,
As he jockeyed a B24 through the sky.
Germany, Italy, and all the isles of Japan,
Were all parts of this devilish plan,
The whole world was waiting for American might,
To come to their aid and join in the fight,
So American boys and planes made of steel,
Formed the Eighth Air Force to show their will.
Alongside our comrades, on the flat English fields,
They quickly built bases and many airfields,
In places named Suffolk, and Surry, and such,
Came American troops with America’s touch,
We laughed at their ‘English’ and smiled at their gals,
While passing many a night sharing family tales.
A must-to-hit target, Ploeski they hoped,
Was where we could hurt the war machine the most,
With fuel dumps and refineries all in a row,
If our bombers could get there and leave them aglow,
The flight would be long and the dangers were many,
But the lives we could save would be plenty.
Load up the bomb racks, check on the weather,
Mission pre-flight to keep us all working together,
A prayer with our crew and a thermos of hot Joe,
Off in the sunrise, so many and so far to go,
Full throttle, off brakes, and roll fast down the line,
A whispered goodbye as we lifted off in a climb.
Up through the clouds, we arose, eyes on the panel,
Formed up and turn East, and out over the Channel,
Hours of throbbing engines and watching the sky,
For MEs were out there, wanting us to die,
Bankers, clerks, and boys just off the farm,
All doing our duty and ignoring the harm.
At last, we rolled in and turned down the valley,
More guns blazing and fighters than we all can tally,
Through the thundering flak we drove straight on ahead,
To now miss our target was everyone’s dread,
Twenty minutes in that smoky hell seemed to last all day,
We held on and kept on ‘’til we heard ‘Bombs Away”.
Turning hard right and outbound, relieved as we flew,
A loud BANG and a shudder and, then we all knew.
The flak had crippled our ship, this best of best friends,
A hot gauntlet of steel left twisted airfoils in the wind,
We struggled to balance, and keep her on trim,
As we passed over Germany, faces all grim.
For two hours we cursed ‘n coaxed that ol’ gal along,
But airspeed kept dropping; knew we wouldn’t last long,
The crew strapped on ‘chutes and jumped into the night air,
As Cecil and I struggled to set her down smooth in a flair,
A long open clearing came into view as a gift from our
knees,
She bounced once, groaning loud but missed all the trees.
With bruises and bumps we were out in a hurry,
Knowing the Gestapo would be after us in a flurry,
A quick compass bearing and sight by the stars,
We were off through the darkness, avoiding the cars,
Just before sunrise in an orchard we were found,
By a guide and a little old man from the Underground.
We hid out by day and traveled at night,
All tattered and muddy, we must have looked a sight,
Down the river and through many dark towns,
Miles through the woods, strangers look with a frown,
At last with my papers to the crossing, the Swiss border,
With good hands to make sure all things are in order.
A few more weeks of walking and toil,
At last on a freighter to England, safe soil,
At last I could write to my folks and tell my tale,
Knowing they too can be jubilant and smile,
With a smile and a stagger, I reported back in,
Told the CO, I was there ‘til we WIN.
Dedicated with Love and Thanks to;
Errett D. Miller, pilot in 453rd Bomb Group
And the men and women of the Eighth Air Force
"
Submitted by:
"Morgan Miller"
"Mesa", "AZ" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"07/08/03"
Record #: "514"
"My dad, Errett D. Miller of NC, flew with your gentlemen in
the 453rd, though I am still researching the details from
his old notes and records. I would be thrilled to hear
from anyone who knew or worked with him during those war
years. The newsletter that I found said Old Buckenham but
I would love any other details anyone can share. God bless
you all and your families.
D. Miller"
Submitted by:
"Dennis Miller"
"Mesa", "AZ" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"07/08/03"
Record #: "513"
"Attention Veterans: My name is Alex J. Beckstrand. I am 15
years old and I am from Walworth, WI. I am a part of the
Veterans History Project, started by the Library of
Congress in Washington DC. I am looking for veterans who
are willing to share their experiences on camera. They will
then be sent to the Library of Congress for use by students
on the internet, or even by documentary and movie makers!
It is a wonderful program with a great cause. This is no
scam. Please, if you are interested, e-mail me with your
name, phone number, and a brief description of your
military service at alexjb_ww2mc@yahoo.com. If you wish to
contact me by phone with that information, my number is
Area Code 262-275-0653. Please, this is a great way to
share what you went through. Whether you served in war time
or in peace time, whether you stayed home or went overseas,
or whether you saw combat or sat at a desk, your story
counts! Please contact me, no matter where you live because
we will try to meet up. "LET NO STORY GO UNTOLD" P.S. You
can visit the Veterans History Project website
at ...http://www.loc.gov/folklife/vets/"
Submitted by:
"Alex J. Beckstrand" ("Alex")
"Walworth", "WI" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"07/07/03"
Record #: "512"
"I was on a B24 crew in the 453 BG and flew 10 missions from
April 20, 1944 to May 9, 1944 when our plane was shot after
bombing a Luftwaff night fighter base, Florennes, Belgium.
Six bailed out and five became POWs. Three officers survived
and were captured; Sec. Lt. Edward Perro,pilot; Sec. Lt.
Chris Christiansen, Co-pilot; Sec. Lt. Herman Neek who first
went to Stalag III. I am now trying to find out if they are
still living and where they are now. Also, the ball-turret
gunner that day was S/Sgt --- Grant who bailed out and
landed near me. We wedre taken to the POW Ward of the German
Military Hospital in Brussels, Belgium. Does anyone know
anymore about that hospital? Sgt. Grant had serious damage
to his right knee and was medically repatriated.a few weeks
later. I wish to contact him, and the family of the
substitute tail gunner who we did not know, who was killed
on that mission. Where does one search officially for crew
members; and family contacts? I am working on my memoir of
WWII combat and POW time. Ken Norwood Age 79
"
Submitted by:
"Ken EaThis is my first entryrl Norwood"
"Berkeley", "CA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
My Web Site
"06/26/03"
Record #: "511"
"I am writing my Senior Thesis at Lander University on the
453rd bomb group and I would appreciate any information or
copies of pictures any one could help me with. My
great-uncle James Fred McKee was in the 734th bomb squadron
of the 453rd and I have a photograph of him and another
solider and would like to find out who the other solider
is."
Submitted by:
" Jennifer Blythe Thibodeau"
"Laurens", "SC" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"06/21/03"
Record #: "510"
"MY FATHER SERVED WITH THE 453D FROM FEB 44 THRU MAY 45.
DID ANYONE KNOW HIM OR HAVE PICTURES OF HIM?"
Submitted by:
"DALE M. LONG"
"YOUNGSTOWN", "PA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"06/08/03"
Record #: "509"
"MY FATHER SERVED WITH THE 453D FROM FEB 44 THRU MAY 45.
DID ANYONE KNOW HIM OR HAVE PICTURES OF HIM?"
Submitted by:
"DALE M. LONG"
"YOUNGSTOWN", "PA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"06/08/03"
Record #: "508"
" the father of a dear dear friend of mine was in the 453
bomber group and i was looking for some information about
the history of the group--thanks very much!!"
Submitted by:
"mark krusor"
"winfield", "ks" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"06/05/03"
Record #: "507"
"Hi, I amstill trying to find anyone in the 732nd sq.453
group that knows the last name of a cpl,first name Dale
from Wis. We called him donald duck for his
imitations.He worked on ground crew on "Little
Nancy,andd Wham Bam. If anyone was his buddy or
knows him please write me.
thanks"
Submitted by:
"Neil Creer"
"Howell", "Mi" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"06/01/03"
Record #: "506"
"With Memorial Day coming up I just want to salute the fine
members of the 453rd. B.G., of which my dad, Morris Sobel,
was a very proud member from Boise,Idaho to the summer of
l945 when Old Buck was dismantled. If any of you have fond
memories of my dad, Harry Godges, Bill Burgin, John Tangora,
Joe Miele, Manny Gale please share them with me. Also, who
was "the kid" who hung with my dad in the 735th Bomb Squad?
I believe he was from North Carolina? Hope to hear from him
or someone who knows his name. Thanks a million!"
Submitted by:
"IRA SOBEL"
"EDISON", "NJ" "USA"
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"05/22/03"
Record #: "505"
"With Memorial Day coming up I just want to salute the fine
members of the 453rd. B.G., of which my dad, Morris Sobel,
was a very proud member from Boise,Idaho to the summer of
l945 when Old Buck was dismantled. If any of you have fond
memories of my day, Harry Godges, Bill Burgin, John Tangora,
Joe Miele, Manny Gale please share them with me. Also, who
was "the kid" who hung with my dad in the 735th Bomb Squad?
I believe he was from North Carolina? Hope to hear from him
or someone who knows his name. Thanks a million!"
Submitted by:
"IRA SOBEL"
"EDISON", "NJ" "USA"
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"05/22/03"
Record #: "504"
"Hi, I have found out about my dad on leaving a message on
this or one of these web site's. I have visted so many
looking for answer's, but it paid of.
A vey kind lady came to my recue and has since given me the
other part of my live that was missing.
I would now like to no if their is any one out who new him
in the war, and could tell me what he was like.
His name was Clarance Keltner. Nickname KELLY
He was in the 732nd BS of the 453rd
He died in LA in 1966, I am in contact with a menber of the
family but they no little about the war. Many Thanks."
Submitted by:
"Susan Patten" ("Sue")
"London", "England"
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"05/16/03"
Record #: "503"
"I have left mgs on your board and gave the wrong address.
If anyone has tried to contact me and couldn"t please use
the E-mail address above. I was a member of 453rd on
Templeton crew from mid-Jan. until trans. to MATS at Ft.
Dix AB in July of "45"
Submitted by:
"Kenneth Ferland" ("Ken")
"Bangot", "Me" "USA"
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"05/14/03"
Record #: "502"
"Looking for info on my step-dad's brother Casimir / Casey?
KULESZA, lost his life on 11/26/44 as a member of the 734
Bomb Sqd / 453 Bomb Group. Any info about the aircraft,
the circumstances, the crew, the mission, a resource, etc -
would be greatly appreciated. God bless the vets! and
Thank you.
Dan"
Submitted by:
"Dan Gargel"
"near Phila", "PA" "USA"
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"05/04/03"
Record #: "501"
"On the 453rd Bomb Group (H) site, there is a photo
captioned "A crew in the desert". The notes say that they
are crew 5 of the 732nd squadron. They are thought to be
James Bingamen's crew. The officer in the front row center
is most certainly my brother, Joseph A. Zavorski,
bombardier. He was in the 43-11 class at Big Spring, TX.
He served in the 453rd in the 732nd squadron from 9 SEP 43
til 24 MAY 44, when he was tranferred to the 489th BG,
846th SQ. He then transferred to the 389th BG, 564th SQ on
20 JUN 44. He was KIA on 25 JUN 44. I believe he was in
Fern Titus' lead crew all that time.
Any remembrances will be greatly appreciated."
Submitted by:
"John K. Zavorski" ("Jack")
"Cherry Hill", "NJ" "USA"
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"04/29/03"
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